Who We Are:D2D is a team of educators that helps districts work together to help students learn more and at higher levels. Our mission at D2D is to provide small school systems with actionable support to improve instruction.

What We Do:We do this by connecting them with each other, with best practices, and with shared support for their teachers and leaders. By giving districts and educators better information, stronger tools, and more robust ongoing learning opportunities, D2D believes they can quickly improve instruction and increase student learning, while also strengthening their instructional capacity to continue steadily improving over time.

Our Values:We are optimists: We believe in the possibility of an education system that serves all students well. We hold high expectations for students, educators and ourselves. We pursue ambitious goals, work hard to overcome obstacles and we boldly try new things to reach our vision.

We are practical: We believe support should meet people where they most need help and lead to immediate change in classroom instruction. We look for ways to work smart, focus on the most important change and reduce friction to make it easier to take action.

We are learners: We know there are always ways to improve. We believe our long-term success is a result of how well we learn. We seek to understand the best of what is known, we reflect on successes and challenges and always look for ways we can do better.

We are direct: We honor each other by being honest. We operate without hidden agendas, we are straightforward about what we know and what we don’t and we tell the truth, even when it is hard.

We are thoughtful: We think things through, pay attention to details, consider our options expansively and seek to make smart decisions. We set priorities and live them in our actions. We value diverse perspectives as fundamental to our effectiveness.